There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
The oxygen sensor is one of many things that could turn the check engine light on.The oxygen sensor is one of many things that could turn the check engine light on.
It could be bad with out turning the light on.
It could
could be the oxygen sensor. that's what it was on mine.
* It could be a faulty check engine light or a light sensor problem . There's probably not a problem with the engine at all just the faulty sensor light problem most likely. * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If your check engine light stays on with the engine running , a malfunction with the emission control system has been detected. Have your vehicle scanned for any trouble codes in order to diagnose and repair the problem. ( I had a check engine light come on at 35000 miles - in my case it turned out to be the DPFE sensor )
That is what the check engine light is for. It informs you of a failure.
Cold weather can make your check engine light come on for various reasons. It could be caused by low fluids or a sensor.
Check the crankshaft sensor. The sensor connector could be loose or the sensor could be bad. Try to read the engine codes to see if the computer shows an issue.
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Check engine light will come on for various reasons. The o2 sensors could be one of them. If your belt breaks the light will come on and the engine will over heat. I mentioned the o2 sensor because when it comes on for this reason some people have had that light on for years without replacing the sensor.
Yes, an unplugged sensor can cause a check engine light.
There is not one sensor. All the ECM sensors are tied to the check engine light.